When I was little, my mom and I would frequently visit a local bookstore whenever she dragged me along on her errands. I remember this store fondly, and how I would always pick out my books quickly in order to have enough time to run to the back and peek at the Stephen King novels […]
The Art of Horror Film: A look into the art of everything frightening. Read Post »
It wasn’t so long-ago Ben Affleck hit rock bottom for the second time. The Academy Award-winning actor/director went through his second alcohol relapse. He lost his role as Batman in the DCEU in a very public fallout, and more importantly, he lost his marriage. About two years later, Affleck bravely takes on the role of
Sports in Film: Looking at Ben Affleck’s new basketball film, The Way Back. Read Post »
In a world of isolation and disconnection, technology has been a lifesaver during this pandemic, especially for the arts. Like every other industry, the live entertainment scene was dramatically impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Broadway theatres went dark last March and will continue to be closed until at least May of this year. This hasn’t
The Struggles of Entertainment in 2021: When can live entertainment open their curtains? Read Post »
When you think about how long it takes to write a play, you probably think of it taking days, weeks, months, or even years to finish and get to be stage-ready; however, a group of Eastern students and alumni, along with a production team, took on the challenge of writing a play within only 24
Most (if not all) Eastern students will spend some time in the Warner Library during their time here. Whether it is doing homework, reading a book for a class, or just using the space for quiet studying, the library is a space that is well utilized by the community. One of the staff members of
Everyone can agree that 2020 was a rough year. Not only due to COVID, but also because of the many Black-American lives that were lost due to police brutality. However, 2020 did shed a light onto the reality that racism is still a problem in America. This is the reason why Theresa Noye, the advisor
The Well: What it means to have a space dedicated to discussions about race. Read Post »
Eastern is a unique university in many ways. From the small classroom environment, to the strong sense of community, Eastern is a place where many feel comfortable. However, there is one space that makes some Eastern students rife with anxiety: the state of the art fitness center. The fitness center is beautiful, with brand new
Gymtimidation: How to face the anxieties of going to the gym. Read Post »
In the world of sports, there are a variety of jobs and responsibilities that go beyond playing the game. While coaches, athletes, and trainers can obviously have a career in sports, there are a number of career paths that one can have while still being a part of the sports arena. Eastern alumni Sabrina Thomas
Finding a Career in Sports: Sarah Todd and Sabrina Thomas offer insight. Read Post »
Do you ever remember getting a certain song stuck in your head? How about a commercial? Do you also remember seeing this commercial broadcast during a particular football game on the first Sunday of February? There’s a large chance that the earworm you’re experiencing is the cause of a Super Bowl commercial. Since the 1980s,
The Super Bowl: A look at America’s favorite advertisements. Read Post »
This spring Eastern is preparing for athletes to hopefully participate in a full athletic season. This past fall, Eastern and the MAC Conference had the opportunity to learn what will be required to give athletes the opportunity to have a season while also protecting the communities they are part of during the COVID-19 pandemic. This
